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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rosemary want Howard to take her?

2. Who took Millie and Hal out for Cokes?

3. Rosemary tells Flo that ____________ gave alcohol to Millie.

4. What does Flo comment on when she comes out onto the porch?

5. What time of day does the play begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Alan's ineffective response when he sees Hal with Madge.

2. Why is Flo obsessed with wanting Madge to marry Alan?

3. What are Millie's concerns this afternoon?

4. What is different about Rosemary's behavior with Hal when she begs him to marry her?

5. What do Hal and Madge symbolize for Rosemary?

6. Which two characters appear first in Act 3, Scene 1?

7. Explain Madge's confusion regarding making love to Hal earlier tonight.

8. What is the mood between Madge and Hal when they return to the Owens house?

9. What time of day is it when Act 3, Scene 1 begins?

10. Explain how Madge and Hal declare their true feelings for each other.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Inge use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Inge uses more than one iteration on the theme of beauty. Identify at least two themes about beauty in the play. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study on Hal. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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